Speaker Bio
Julia Carbajal is an impact-driven Strategy and Business Development Executive with over 20 years of experience leading blue-chip organizations across Telecom & Media, Web3, AI, IoT, Identity, Cybersecurity, and digital innovation ecosystems. Recognized as a thought leader, she is a regular speaker at premier industry events, including GSMA and Davos.
Her global expertise spans Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where she has successfully forged high-value business relationships and executed strategic partnerships, high-profile deals, and fundraising initiatives. She has held leadership and advisory roles at multinational giants such as Vodafone, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, and Sky/Comcast, as well as high-growth startups.
Julia has a proven track record in go-to-market strategy and growth acceleration, driving market expansion and scaling businesses through strategic partnerships and innovative business models. In addition to launching a profitable venture, she has played a pivotal role in innovative projects like Hyperloop and Celo blockchain in Silicon Valley. She has also led successful fundraising efforts, securing capital for startups and high-growth ventures.
Currently, as Chief Ecosystem Officer at Glide, she is driving the next generation of digital identity and authentication solutions through telco APIs.
Her core competencies include:
•Strategy, M&A, and international business development
•Go-to-market strategy, growth acceleration, and market expansion
•Partnerships, fintech, identity, IoT, AI, Web3, and cybersecurity
•Fundraising, investor relations, and high-profile deal execution
•Multilingual and experienced in global markets
Julia is passionate about innovation and shaping the future of technology through strategic collaborations and transformative business initiatives.